Dear Log Moocs
June brings longer days, fuller calendars, and a natural shift into midyear momentum. It’s a season where progress tends to pick up, making it a great time to take steps toward your professional goals.
If you’re ready to build on that momentum, we invite you to explore these University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign programs with upcoming deadlines, offered by a pioneer and leader in online education and designed to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.
Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science
Whether you're preparing for veterinary school or advancing your foundation in animal health, the online Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science will prepare you to take the next step toward a career in animal health. Designed by expert faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine, this program offers exclusive, graduate-level coursework that goes beyond the undergraduate experience — building a deeper understanding of animal biology, disease processes, and diagnostic principles.
Students benefit from small cohorts and faculty-guided learning, all tailored to strengthen veterinary school applications and support long-term success. Along the way, you'll sharpen critical thinking skills, gain hands-on academic preparation, and connect with a network of professionals committed to your growth.
Apply by June 15 to start the two-semester program this fall.
Master of Science in Game Development
Turn your passion for games into a professional path with the online M.S. in Game Development. Designed for both aspiring creators and working professionals, this flexible program blends foundational theory, technical skill-building, and creative exploration to prepare you for careers across game studios and game-adjacent industries. Through hands-on, studio-based learning, you'll develop real games, culminating in a second-year experience working directly with industry partners.
Customize your experience by choosing a concentration in art, design, narrative, production, or programming and graduate with a portfolio that reflects both your creativity and technical expertise. Along the way, you'll strengthen essential skills in collaboration, communication, and professional practice, positioning you to thrive in interdisciplinary teams and succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Apply by July 1 to begin in fall.
Sustainability Education Graduate Certificate
The College of Education’s Sustainability Education Graduate Certificate empowers professionals to lead meaningful change at the intersection of education, communication, and sustainability. Designed for educators, policymakers, and professionals across sectors, this program explores how environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource use are deeply connected to issues of equity, justice, and human rights.
Through a globally informed curriculum that draws on diverse perspectives — including Indigenous and Global South traditions — you'll gain the tools to design and deliver impactful learning experiences that inspire action. With a focus on the human dimensions of sustainability, the program prepares you to engage communities, shape narratives, and implement strategies that foster more just and sustainable futures across classrooms, organizations, and public spaces.
This program is one of the College of Education’s top-ranked Online Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education programs. Apply by July 15 to start on Aug. 24.
Visit Illinois Online to learn more about our 150-plus online graduate degree, graduate certificate, and endorsement programs and online courses. We hope to see you in an Illinois course soon!
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